Honestly, who is even surprised anymore? The police only seem to have time to eat donuts for…read morebreakfast, conduct traffic stops, and turn a blind eye to stolen bikes, laptops, and probably missing children. Maybe they need more funding to keep our city safer :)

I called the Davis police Department nonemergency line to discuss a couple things and received…read moreattitude from the dispatcher and then they hung up on me when I wasn't even finished speaking. do better dispatchers, you're supposed to help people's life on the line!!

A DMV Visit That Didn't Feel Like a DMV Visit Let's be…read morehonest--nobody wakes up excited to go to the DMV. That's exactly why I felt this location deserved a review. I stopped by the Davis DMV without an appointment and was pleasantly surprised by how quick and efficient the entire process was. From the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out, my entire visit took just 54 minutes. For a DMV visit without an appointment, that's pretty impressive. The location itself isn't very large, which actually seemed to work in its favor. Everything felt organized, and the flow of customers moved much faster than I expected. What really stood out was the customer service. The staff was friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful. At one point, I realized I was missing an important document and thought my visit was about to take a turn for the worse. Instead, they allowed me to run out to my car to grab it and held my place rather than making me start the process over or wait behind additional customers. That level of understanding made a stressful situation much easier. The only reason this isn't a full 5-star review is the restroom situation. The bathrooms are definitely on the smaller side and have a bit of an old-school feel to them. If you're a germaphobe, you may want to bring a paper towel or rag to open the door on your way out. Overall, this was one of the smoothest DMV experiences I've had. Fast service, helpful employees, and a total visit time of only 54 minutes is not something you hear every day when talking about the DMV. If you're dreading a DMV trip and don't have an appointment, give the Davis location a shot. They won't make you love going to the DMV--but they might make you hate it a whole lot less.

Pretty sure people have caught on to the awesomeness that is the Davis DMV. The place is packed…read more Maybe not as packed as the rest of em but it's a lot busier than it was before. Today I had to scan a QR code in order to get a place in line. The place in line consisted of a letter and a two digit code. But this time it wasn't on a sheet of paper. It was a webpage, https://mt-cadmvoas.us.qmatic.cloud/branches complete with the position in the queue. Yeah, I'd forgotten to make an appointment but this went OK. Had enough time to wait for the numbers and letter to be called out. Sadly, I'd left one of the signature boxes left empty so I had to go get a valid signature. Upon leaving, the desk lady gave me a QR code in order to get a place "in line" (virtually) before I returned! Still had to wait a bit when I got back. But the text message system tries to get you back on time. Anyways, took care of all my business and we're good to go for another year at least. It's a very decent DMV office.

The City of Davis and I have had quite a history in a chunk of my adult working life. I never lived…read moreor went to school here. I worked here from 2011 to 2015. It was different then in both the good and bad of it. At the time, I didn't like Davis.. and I really hated the commute from Sac those 4 years. It was more bicycle friendly- so moving around to shop or eat, or go to a park for a lunch time walk was a lot more of a breeze. It even had a sign on Richards Blvd off I-80 going into town about Davis being the bicycle capital of the world (I'm paraphrasing, but, something to that effect) Road Traffic in Davis was minimal. It was always a fun place to grab some food. I will always give David credit for the variety of restaurants here! Fast forward to 2023...I absolutely adore Davis! I drop in from time to time to eat or stop by Trader Joe's for pure nostalgia. LOL. I remember getting around most of Davis pretty well without GPS. Absolutely hate the road traffic! There's cars EVERYWHERE!! Funny how time changes things. LOL.

My kids come for the university and I come here for the food and farmers market!…read more Davis is a welcoming college town! Don't have any kids in college? Doesn't matter, there are plenty of things to do - parks, farmers markets, trendy restaurants, and shops! Always something to do!

Showed up to mail an unusually shaped envelope. There was a wait, but it went by quickly. The staff…read moremember who helped me was very clear and friendly with her instructions. The price was about as expected. They were a little understaffed but nothing too crazy.

I've come here for money orders and for a in person change-of-address verification. Both…read moreinteractions were super fast and quick. The post office is cold haha so bring a jacket

Long before becoming a board member, I was aware and impressed with the positive interaction and…read morefacilitation that happens between Davis Chamber Members (local businesses) and the community. They are a truly a special resource. As a side note I was so thrilled to learn that the Chamber's Foundation annually awards both high school scholarships and small business grants! Becky Heard, Board Member

Great organization to join if you want to know the *who's who* of Davis. A bit inclusive feeling…read moreat first, but once you get to know some people its much more comfortable. Great special events and opportunities to promote your business and be part of the community.

I'm glad that this place opened up on campus. I don't come here often but when I do I usually use…read moretheir computers (with printers) in their computer labs, reserve one of their conference room with a group of friends for meetings/studying, or I kill time by hanging out with a few friends before class starts. This place is very organized, bathrooms are clean, and another plus is that they have water bottle fillers which is really convenient. Another plus is that they also have a mini cafe where you can buy food like pastries, snacks, and beverages. Though this place can be a bit crowded at times, I usually find a place to sit whether its on a chair/couch or the floor. A good place to study or use their computer when you need it.

Reasons to love SCC: 1. Cleanest bathroom on campus!…read more 2.plenty of outlets to charge phones and laptops! 3.have both MAC and PC labs to study and print stuff! Secret tips 1. They have workshop rooms on second floor. So if the outside seats are full, you can go inside those rooms and study if they r available! 2. They have two patios on second floors which are nice for people to hangout and study in sunny days! 3. CCC has those really nice rotatable chairs to sit on for napping! 4.CCC has a microwave for you to heat lunch! 5. Free hot water refill at the south coho!

I am rapidly becoming an expert on reviewing libraries. I have the kind of job where I have to…read moreperiodically stop somewhere and have an online meeting or do some serious online work. And I have a friend who loves libraries. Turns out libraries are great places to work. In the UC Davis library is fantastic. It has more study space than most libraries, even university libraries. It's perfectly laid out. It's immaculately clean. There are plenty of electrical plugs for your laptop. There are rooms where you could have a small gathering and chat, and there are areas where you can study or work quietly . There's a museum exhibit on the main floor with an interesting display related to agriculture and food. Parking on the UC Davis campus is allegedly very easy, as long as you're willing to pay.

Shields Library is a neat library located on the UC Davis campus. It's open to the public. Parts of…read morethe building and elevators feel a bit dated, but that adds to its character and charm. It's a great place to wander around and explore. I loved looking at the collection of old books. There's a lot of space and seating for studying, reading, or relaxing. There are exhibits in the lobby too that were interesting.